Assistant Campus Planner

Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) is looking for an Assistant Campus Planner. The planner will support planning programs, campus engagement, graphic communication, construction coordination, and review processes across the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus. Reporting to the Associate Director for Planning & Communication, you will support Campus Plan 2050, Vision 2034, and planning efforts.

• Support engagement and communication efforts for Campus Plan 2050, Vision 2034, and other programs
• Monitor and respond to planning-related inquiries, including email engagement
• Prepare and update AEC website major project pages
• Produce briefing documents and track project-related media
• Support monthly project reviews and identify engagement needs
• Prepare materials for community communications and neighborhood meetings
• Help with presentations, tours, and annual data updates

• Create graphics, maps, and visual materials for planning and construction communication.
• Produce Exterior Impact Maps, AEC Construction Maps, tour/detour maps, and signage layouts.
• Compile charts and graphics for planning studies.
• Prepare, rewrite, and proofread written materials for clarity and accuracy

• Facilitate in Construction Coordination meetings
• Review traffic studies. Prepare and publish traffic updates and construction impact notices
• Track non-AEC construction projects affecting campus.
• Develop construction fence signage and graphics
• Support progress meetings

• Track projects requiring EERC review and assist with meeting coordination.
• Draft approval communications and collaborate with committee members
• Track temporary installations and Campus as Lab requests

• Help update internal procedures and Campus Planning Manual content
• Support improvements to workflow and documentation standards

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

• Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care; that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
• In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
• Generous time off, including maternity and parental leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Assistant Campus Planner

Campus Assistant Planner

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Aec

AEC-Project Management

12/18/ /17/2026

$74, $85,000.00

Engineering & Architecture